Retail Stocks

Consumers dictate the economy, so it is only fair that retail stocks have a tendency to dominate the market. Superstores such as Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT) have come to lead the sector, although smaller cap stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) and American Eagle (NYSE:AEO) make interesting plays, as they cater to specific fields.

Retail stocks have an optimistic forecast, assuming the market continues to recover. Should the market falter, retail stocks may plummet. If you choose to invest in retail, watch the market extremely carefully.

Staples May Be Heading Back to Bain

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Office supply retailer Staples is being discussed as a possible private buyout candidate and one of the names mentioned is Bain, an original investor

Wal-Mart Asks Computer Makers for Quicker PC Sleep

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart is asking computer manufacturers to change the default settings on PCs to increase the speed with which idle machines shut down to save electricity.

Nordstrom Invades Canada

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The department store announces the worst kept secret in Canadian retail. Expect big things from its North-of the-Border outpost.

Family Dollar to Settle Overtime Lawsuit for $14M

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Family Dollar has negotiated a preliminary deal with 1,700 New York store managers to settle a lawsuit relating to overtime wages for a maximum of $14 million.

Penney’s Free Haircut Ploy: Not So Dumb

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Offering free haircuts is a low-cost way to lure shoppers and create some much needed goodwill. It could even be a sign CEO Ron Johnson still has a magic touch.

Toys ‘R’ Us to Launch Children’s Tablet

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Toys 'R' Us has announced that it will launch its own child-friendly tablet computer set to hit store shelves on Oct. 21.

J.C. Penney’s Latest: Free Haircuts for Kids!

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
J.C. Penney has been trying to win back customers and turn things around for some time now, and it's latest attempt comes in an unexpected form: free haircuts.

Target is Still A Dividend Machine

By Dividend Growth Investor
Target is a dividend champion in every sense of the phrase, and with new store initiatives in the cities and in Canada, they will continue to thrive long term

Lululemon Athletica Raises Outlook, Shares Jump

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Lululemon Athletica reported adjusted second-quarter earnings that matched predictions, but fell short on earnings, and raised its outlook for the year.

Dollar General, We Salute You

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
DG shook off a lousy spate of news for discount retailers with a blowout Q2 report and full-year forecast, showing again why it's king of the hill.

Francesca’s CEO Departure: Uh Oh

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
John De Meritt's unexpectedly announced plans to retire by year-end at the ripe old age of 41. It sure looks like a red flag for the booming company.

A Danger Sign at Lululemon?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hoping to scare off further copycats, Lululemon is playing hardball with Calvin Klein. But its lawsuit could backfire.

Wal-Mart Is Still a Dividend Stock Worth Owning

By Dividend Growth Investor
Wal-Mart is one of the dividend kings in the market, with continued stock increases and a business model that continues to thrive.

J.C. Penney’s Stock Turnaround Remains a Mystery

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
J.C. Penney's stock has done a positive about-face since mid-July, but all the ado seems overly optimistic. Here's why.

Should I Buy Coach? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach has a distinctive brand, but sales have been lagging at home. We weigh the good and bad, and give our verdict on whether the luxury retailer is a buy.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: TSM Rejects Investment Offer

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple investment offer rejected by Taiwanese chip maker; Genius Bar online support available in some countries; and Apple Store problems come from Tim Cook.

Lost at Wal-Mart? There’s an App For That

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart and other retails are looking to boost sales by helping shoppers find exactly what they're looking for using an in-store navigation app.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: New iPhone to Have NFC Chip

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple may include NFC mobile payment chips in new iPhone; Apple is moving to ban sales of some Samsung smartphones; and more reports of trouble at Apple Stores.

Tanger REIT Worth the Shopping Trip

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A rainy-day shopping trip yields some outlandish outlet deals -- and a decent investment idea for both income and growth.
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